How to do Polaroid emulsion lifts & creatively manipulate photos [In An Instant Artist Residency]

[@marcusbeast100]

Love how there is no right way to do these, thanks for sharing your process! And for sharing the meaning of your art! Amazing work

[@InAnInstant]

Big thanks to Cali for a wonderful installment in the In An Instant Residency Program. This program gives fellow creators around the globe a platform to share their unique perspectives on the craft and community of photography. Stay tuned, another great installment will be coming next month!

[@laurenbrown4695]

this really "lifted" my spirits! Extremely satisfying to watch

[@brineb58]

Fantastic!!! I only ever did Polaroid transfers with the old peel-apart film!!! I NEED to try this!!!

[@Valz_Marie]

Hey you’re the one who inspired me to buy an impulse AF :)

[@rancosteel]

I use to have the Polaroid book that "explained" this process. Crazy.

[@henrahmagix]

love these residency videos!!

[@ManuelBianchiBooks]

Thanks for that. I tried to get info on emulsion lifts with the new films. Heard a lit of times it’s not even possible. This is a game changer for me!

[@aaronrdomanais]

everyone should try it!!!!

[@ДарьяБиляк]

Hi, thank you for this video! what could be the problem if the emulsion does not peel off as well as in the video 3:20? but breaks and remains in two parts. I used color film and a new polaroid

[@donkeypoo99]

I’ve only done an emulsion lift once (using 4 photos though for a collage). I didn’t know you didn’t have to take the the emulsion all the way off the plastic front. That would have made it a lot easier

[@TheEigylyte]

Can l do it with black and white 600 film? Looks so beautiful and unique

[@InAnInstant]

Yes! In fact it is a bit easier with black and white to separate the emulsion from the plastic backing

[@brettjames1992]

I wish polaroid would bring back the write-on Polaroid film, and the polaroid party film as well!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@casperdiddens7721]

I want ben

[@cactusshaverfilms7240]

This is really cool, does anyone know if it works for instax film?

[@InAnInstant]

Most people claim it's virtually impossible with Instax, but maybe with the right boiling hot water something might detach! Handle with care 😂

[@cactusshaverfilms7240]

@@InAnInstant that’s my weekend plans sorted then 😂

[@Fantasma04]

@@cactusshaverfilms7240 tell us how it go

[@syukwan-kerr8118]

The big mans back.

[@bobakdota]

Haha I bought the same knife 😂

[@petergplus6667]

My 9y old asked me for an instant camera. I thought about going vintage Polaroid but seams there is some catch with any camera, even new, out there. Anyone got a recommendation?

[@daniellewis5302]

The only catch with a vintage Polaroid camera would be the higher cost of the 600 film since each film cartridge contains a battery. I have had a vintage Impulse AF for about a year and have had nothing but good luck with it. The new Polaroid cameras (Now and Now+) are more expensive than a vintage one, but you will save a bit of money in the long run by being able to purchase i-Type film instead. The newer Polaroid cameras may be more reliable since they are 30 years newer, but I think the Impulse AF is a great choice. I had a Now camera but ended up returning it because a vintage camera was a lot cheaper and I liked the ergonomics of the vintage camera better. The Impulse AF viewfinder is large, clear, and square. No double exposure mode, but it has a self timer, exposure compensation, and of course, autofocus.

[@davidjauregui3569]

If they don’t have a preference, fuji instax mini is a great format for beginners since it’s the most cost-effective.

[@Val-sp2sz]

this is so cool! the beadwork adds so much texture

[@SWizz871]

Is this possible with 600 film? Thanks!

[@InAnInstant]

It is indeed!

[@kamilasierpinska2866]

Hi, thanks for the great video! Unfortunately I'm unable to separate the film :( what can I do? Hot water didn't help

[@bobakdota]

Do you have suggestions if any special kind of paper works better ?

[@gooby1926]

I’m thankful photography is subjective

[@Francois_L_7933]

I'll have to try this with Instax...